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Home My WebLink AboutCC Min 1974-08-12 " . - 7~(j / 8-12-74 , urgency ordinance for animal control. Edward Smith, 1660 Northwood Road, questioned investing of city funds and requested Council action on the petition to repeal the utility users tax. There were no other oral communications; Mayor McKnew declared oral communications closed. I ADJOURNMENT Holden moved, second by McKnew to adjourn the meeting at 12:00 midnight. AYES: Blackman, Holden, McKnew, Sales NOES: None Motion carried Approved: , , I, ATTEST: Seal Beach, California August 12, 1974 The City Council of the City of Seal Beach met in regular session at 8:00 o'clock p.m. with Mayor ProTempore Sales calling the meeting to order. Mayor ProTempore Sales commented on the speech that evening'of President of the United States, Gerald Ford, and requested that the citizens of Seal Beach join him in renewed , . dedication to this Nation. Mayor Sales led the audience in the Salute to the Flag. ROLL CALL Present: Mayor ProTempore Sales Councilmen Blackman, Holden, Kenyon I Absent: Mayor McKnew 8-12-74 2?t . [. 1 ~.... '- Also present: Mr. Morgan, City Treasurer, Mr. Courtemarche, City Manager Mr. Rollston, Assistant Ci,ty Attorney Mr. Halldin, City Engineer Mr. Neprud, Planning Director Mr. Little, Assistant to the City Manager Mr. Thomas, Finance Director Mr. Johnson, Assistant City Engineer I Mayor ProTem Sales stated that Mayor McKnew's absence from the meeting was excused. Councilman Blackman introduced several of the visiting Japanese students who were in the audience and Mr. Kannonji, Japanese instructor accompanying the students. Councilman Blackman read a letter he had received from the Mayor of Kagoshima expressing appreciation to the citizens of Seal Beach for their hospitality. CITY CLERK's CERTIFICATION OF EXAMINATION OF REFERENDUM PETITION PROTESTING ADOPTION OF ANIMAL CONTROL ORDINANCE NUMBER 930 City Clerk, Jody Weir, read her Certification of Referendum Petition dated August 8, 1974, stating that there were insufficient number of valid signatures to qualify for the ballot. I Blackman moved, second by Kenyon, to accept the City Clerk's Certification and receive same for filing. AYES: Blackman, Holden, Kenyon, Sales NOES: None ABSENT: McKnew Motion carried Ira Cohen, co-chairman of the Pet Owners Coalition, 1125 Fathom Avenue, stated that their group had retained Mr. Paul Gray as their attorney to express their views. Mr. Gray stated that his clients were opposed to cat licenses, California Animal Control Officer and the license fees and wished the matter to be placed on the ballot. Mr. Gray also voiced his clients complaint of their inability to petition in Leisure World. Mr. Gray indicated that this could be a legal issue. Discussion followed with members of the I Council and the City Attorney taking part. No further action was taken by the City Council. ORDINANCE NUMBER 934 - ANIMAL CONTROL - AMENDMENT Ordinance Number 934 was presented to Council for second reading by title "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF SEAL BEACH AMENDING 8-12-74 . 2?2 ORDINANCES 930 and 932, THE ANIMAL CONTROL ,ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF SEAL BEACH" AND, AMENDING THE CODE OF THE CITY OF SEAL BEACH." Holden moved, second by Sales to waive,further reading of Ordinance Number 934. AYES: Blackman, Holden, Kenyon, Sales I NOES: None ABSENT: McKnew Motion carried Holden moved, second by Sales, to deem Ordinance Number 934 has had second reading and be passed for adoption. AYES: Blackman, Holden, Sales NOES: Kenyon ABSENT: McKnew Motion carried ORDINANCE NUMBER 936 - ANIMAL CONTROL - AMENDMENT Ordinance Number 936 was presented to Council for second reading by title "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF SEAL BEACH AMENDING ORDINANCE NUMBER 930 AS AMENDED, THE ANIMAL CONTROL ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF SEAL BEACH, AND AMENDING THE CODE OF THE CITY OF SEAL BEACH.~' I Holden moved, second by. Blackman, to waive further reading of Ordinance Number 936. AYES: Blackman, HOlden, Kenyon, Sales NOES: None ABSENT: McKnew Motion carried Holden moved, second by Sales, to deem Ordinance Number 936 has had second reading and be passed for adoption. AYES:, , Blackman, Holden, Sales NOES: Kenyon ABSENT: McKnew Motion carried ORDINANCE NUMBER 93,7. ,- ADOPTING AMENDMENTS - REDEVELOPMENT PLAN FOR RIVERFRONT REDEVELOPMENT PROJECT Ordinance Number 937 was presented to Council for second reading I by title "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SEAL BEACH ADOPTING AMENDMENTS TO THE REDEVELOPMENT PLAN FOR THE RIVERFRONT REDEVELOPMENT PROJECT." Sales moved, second by Holden, to waive further reading of Ordinance Number 937. 8-12-74 -. '" 993 .t~,:t' . ~". , AYES: Blackman, Holden, Kenyon, Sales NOES: None ABSENT: McKnew Motion carried Sales moved, second by Blackman, to deem Ordinance Number 937 has I had second reading and be passed for adoption. AYES: Blackman, Holden, Sales NOES: Kenyon ABSENT: McKnew Motion carried ORDINANCE NUMBER 940 - TAX RATE - 1974-75 Ordinance Number 940 was presented to Council by title "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SEAL BEACH, CALIFORNIA, FIXING AND DETERMINING THE RATE OF TAXES TO BE LEVIED FOR MUNICIPAL PURPOSES OF THE CITY OF SEAL BEACH FOR FISCAt YEAR 1974-75, AND DECLARING THE URGENCY THEREOF, AND THAT THIS ORDINANCE SHALL TAKE EFFECT IMMEDIATELY." Denis Thomas, Finance Director, presented a report regarding I the setting of the 1974-75 tax rate to the City Council. The City Manager reported that there were additional funds available due to increased assessed valuation and the city's under estimated revenue and requested that the additional funds be encumbered for capital projects that were unfunded at this time. Mr. Courtemarche stated that the police facility would have high priority in his recommendations for said capital projects. Kenyon moved, second by Sales, to waive further reading of Ordinance Number 940 and that it be passed for adoption. ,AYES: Blackman, Holden, Kenyon, Sales NOES: None ABSENT: McKnew Motion carried Holden moved, second by Sales, that the unallocated funds of I $456,000 be encumbered for capital projects and that said projects be presented to the City Council for consideration. AYES: Blackman, Holden, Kenyon, Sales NOES: None ABSENT: McKnew Motion carried 8,-12-74 ~2?4 ORDINANCE NUMBER 941 - WATER WELL STANDARDS - AMENDMENT Ordinance Number 941 was presented to Council for first reading by title "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF SEAL BEACH AMENDING CHAPTER 27, WATER WELL STANDARDS, OF THE SEAL BEACH CITY CODE." Sales moved, second by Kenyon, to waive further reading of Ordinance I Number 941, deem that it has had first reading and be passed to second reading. AYES: Blackman, Holden, Kenyon, Sales NOES: None ABSENT: McKnew Motion carried ORDINANCE NUMBER 942 - WATER SERVICE RATES Ordinance Number 942 was presented to Council for first reading by title "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF SEAL BEACH AMENDING CHAPTER 26, WATER AND DRAINAGE, OF THE CITY CODE RELATING TO RATES FOR WATER SERVICE." Mr. Halldin, City Engineer, presented a report to the Council for a proposed increase in water rates. Holden moved, second by Kenyon, to waive further reading of Ordinance Number 942, deem that it has had first reading and be passed to I second reading. Discussion followed. Sales moved, second by Blackman, to table Ordinance Number 942 for consideration at the last meeting in September when the entire Council would be present. AYES: Blackman, Kenyon, Sales NOES: Holden ABSENT: McKnew Motion carried RESOLUTION NUMBER 2349 - REQUESTING INCREASED ALLOCATION - A.H.F.P. - DEVELOPMENT OF MARINA DRIVE ReSOlution Number 2349 was presented to Council by title "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SEAL BEACH REQUESTING THE COUNTY OF ORANGE TO INCREASE THEIR ALLOCATION FROM ARTERIAL I HIGHWAY FINANCING PROGRAM FOR THE DEVELOPMENT OF MARINA DRIVE BETWEEN TIiE SAN GABRIEL RIVER AND PACIFIC COAST HIGHWAY." Mr. Halldin, City Engineer, reported for the information of the Council that the improvements would include installing curbs, storm drains . 8-i,,2-7295 and pavement resurfacing. Blackman moved, second by Holden, to waive further reading and adopt Resolution Number 2349 as presented. AYES: Blackman, HOlden, Kenyon, Sales I NOES: None ABSENT: McKnew Motion carried RESOLUTION NUMBER 2350 - COMPLETION - WATER TRANSMISSION MAIN ALONG OCEAN AVENUE - PROJECT NUMBER 389 Resolution Number 2350 was presented to COImcil by title "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SEAL BEACH DECLARING WORK TO BE COMPLETED AS TO PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS FOR PROJECT 389, WATER TRANSMISSION MAIN ALONG OCEAN AVENUE, IN ACCORDANCE WITH CONTRACT ENTERED INTO BETWEEN J. L. SCOTT CO. AND CITY OF SEAL BEACH." Sales moved, second by Blackman, to waive further reading and adopt Resolution Number 2350 as presented. AYES: Blackman, Holden, Kenyon, Sales NOES: None I ABSENT: McKnew Motion carried RESOLUTION NUMBER 2351 - DEPUTY CITY TREASURER Resolution Number 2351 was presented to Council by title "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF SEAL BEACH, CALIFORNIA, A CHARTER CITY, APPOINTING JOANNE M. YEO AS DEPUTY CITY TREASURER ON INTERIM BASIS." Mr. Morgan, City Treasurer, explained the need for the proposed resolution on an interim basis. Sales moved, second by Holden, to waive further reading and adopt Resolution Number 2351 as presented. AYES: Blackman, Holden, Kenyon, Sales NOES: None ABSENT: McKnew Motion carried CONSENT CALENDAR I The City Clerk requested that Item "A" be :l!emoved from the Consent Calendar; Councilman Kenyon requested that Item "D" be removed from the Consent Calendar; Councilman Sales requested that Item "F" be removed from the Consent Calendar; and Councilman Blackman requested that Item "L" be removed from the Consent Calendar. Kenyon moved, 8-12-74 ~6 second by Blackman, to approve the recommended action for items on the Consent Calendar excepting Items "A", "D", "F" and "L" as presented. B. Approved regular demands numbered 12203 through 12381 in the amount of $101,425.61; payroll demands numbered 3400 through 3649 in' the amount of $108,059.29; and transfers in the amount of I $43,572.53 as approved by the Finance Committee and that warrants be drawn on the Treasury for the same. C. Denied claim of Mrs. Georgia Christidis for personal injury and referred same to the city's insurance carrier. E. Approved proposed Emergency Plan as a policy manual for the City of Seal Beach. G. Approved'request for time extension of ninety days for annual audit. I, H. Received and filed Resolution No. 8326 from City of Newport Beach re supporting an election to fill the vacant Fifth District seat on the Orange County Board of Supervisors. I. Denied claim of Daniel Canales for auto damage and referred same to the city's insurance carrier. J. Received and filed notice from Greyhound Lines, Inc. re proposal to increase passenger bus fares and package express rates. K. Approved specifications for a self-propelled vacuum lawn sweeper and authorized the City Manager to " obtain bids. , , I M. Approved request from Rossmoor Businessmen's Association to have a County Fair from August 22 to August 25, 1974 and waive the license fee. AYES: Blackman, Holden, Kenyon, Sales NOES: None ABSENT: McKnew Motion carried 8-l~-74._2?7 ..,.,. Items Removed FrOm The Consent Calendar ' ITEM "A" - COUNCIL MINUTES The City Clerk ,stated that the vote on Resolution Number 2343 had inadvertently been omitted from the July 22, 1974 minute~. Blackman I moved, second by Sales, ,to approve the July 22, 1974 minutes as corrected. AYES: Blackman, Holden, Kenyon, Sales NOES: None ABSENT: McKnew Motion carried ITEM "D" - PURCHASE - POLICE PATROL UNITS Councilman Kenyon discussed the ,change in the specifications for the requested pur.chase of ten police pat~l units and the expected hig~er resale value for ,the units., Kenyon moved, second by Blackman, to approve the specifications f~r the ten police ~atrol units and authorize the City Manager to obtain bids. AYES: Blackman, Holden, Kenyon, Sales NOES: None I ABSENT: McKnew Motion carried Councilman Kenyon commended the staff for implementing the change in specifications for the police patrol units. ITEM "F" - RESOLUTION - CITY OF DOWNEY - STATE EMPLOYEE RETIREMENT SYSTEM- Councilman Sales requested that a similar resolution to that received from the City of Downey be prepared for this Council at next meeting. Sales moved, second by Blackman, to receive and file Resolution No. 2981 from the City of Downey re requesting members of the California Legislature to repeal and amend those sections of:the California Government Code pertaining to the State Empl~yee Retirement System for State Legislators who are no longer serving due to loss of I election or apportionment. AYES: Blackman, HOlden, Kenyon, Sales NOES: None ABSENT: McKnew Motion carried 8-12-74 "~2?8 ITEM "L" - CONTRACT - U. S. NAVY - SEWERAGE SERVICE Councilman Blackman requested clarification of the Navy contract for sewerage service. The City Manager stated that this was a modification to the existing contract with the Navy for sewer service. Blackman moved, second by Sales, to approve the I modification to the Navy contract' for sewerage service and authorize the City Manager to execute the contract amendment. AYES: Blackman, Holden, Kenyon, Sales NOES: None ABSENT: McKnew Motion carried REPORT - ZONING - PROPOSED HEIGHT and SETBACK AMENDMENTS Mr. Neprud, Planning Director, presented a report for proposed height and setback amendments to the zoning ordinance for information of the Council. Discussion followed. It was the consensus of the Council to concur with 'the recommendations of the Planning Commission and Planning Department at this time. REPORT - OIL EXPLORATION IN THE SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA OUTER CONTINENTAL SHELF I Gary Johnson, Assistant City Engineer, reported on his attendance at meetings held by local officials in the Southern California coastal cities and counties regarding the proposed outer continental shelf lease sale for oil exploration. Mr. Johnson also submitted a report from the State Assembly on coastal zone resources for their information and requested if the city wished to take a position on the matter prior to the next meeting in mid August. Mayor ProTempore Sales announced that the League of California Cities had passed a resolution stating that they would support the prop9sed oil drilling only if appropriate safeguards would be insured. Discussion followed as to'availability of any - councilman to attend the next meeting with Mr. Johnson. I It was the unanimous consensus of the Council members present that this city's position would be to insure that appropriate safeguards be assured the coastal cities if the proposed 8-12-74 .. ,~l, 29.9 '. ... offshore oil drilling was approved and authorized Mr. Johnson to present this city's position. ANIMAL LICENSING DEADLINE Councilman Blackman requested clarification of a deadline date I for the licensing of animals. Discussion followed. Blackman moved, second by Holden,.tp~t,September 13 be s~t as the deadline . .... ~. date for obtaining licenses for animals without penalty. AYES: Blackman, Holden, Kenyon, Sales NOES: None ABSENT: McKnew Motion carried The City Manager was directed to prepare press releases for public notification of the animal licensing deadline. Councilman Blackman stated that the Japanese press had been taking pictures of the visiting Japanese students in Seal Beach and that the films would be shown on 30 Japanese stations and would then be available for showing in Seal Beach in the near future. I Councilman Kenyon requested investigation of Ordinance Number 248, regarding the Finance Committee and the procedures of that Committee. The City Manager was directed to include a copy of Ordinance Number 248 along with his comments for revision of same in the next Newsletter. Councilman Sales informed the Council of upcoming County actions regarding the Prado Dam in relation to flood protection and that the Corps of Engineers had investigated the matter and prepared proposals and alternatives. Mr. Sales stated that public hearings would be held starting in the near future. Councilman Blackman stated that he would attend the Sanitation District meeting in the absence of Mayor McKnew. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS I There were no oral communications. ADJOURNMENT Holden moved, second by Kenyon, to adjourn the meeting at 10:40 p.m. AYES: Blackman, Holden, Kenyon, Sales NOES: None ABSENT: McKnew Motion carried 8-12-74 / 8-26-74 2~O ~ C' lerk and ex-officio clerk of t Seal Beach City Council Approved: 2A-l- ~ 1/ Mayor oTempore I ATTEST: Seal Beach, California August 26, 1974 The City Council of the City of Seal Beach met in regular session at 8:00 o'clock p.m: with Mayor McKnew calling the meeting to order with the Salute to the Flag. ROLL CALL Present: Mayor McKnew Councilmen Holden, Kenyon I Absent: Councilmen Blackman, Sales Mayor McKnew stated that the absence of'Councilman Blackman and Councilman Sales was excused. Also present: Mr. Courtemarche, City Manager Mr. Watson, City Attorney Mr. Halldin, City Engineer Mr. Neprud, Planning Director Mr. Little, Assistant to the City Manager Chief Cibbarelli, Police Department Mr. Gaudio, Administrative Assistant PROCLAMATIONS Mayor McKnew proclaimed the week of September 3 through September 8, 1974 as "Kiwanis Kids'Week." Mayor McKnew proclaimed the week of September 16 through September 21, 1974 as "Constitution Week." I Mayor McKnew proclaimed the week of August 26 through August 31, 1974 as "Womens Week." PUBLIC HEARING - APPEAL - A-2-74 - SURFSIDE COLONY, LTD. Mayor McKnew declared the public hearing open to consider Appeal A-2-74 of Surfside Colony, Ltd. to Planning Commission decision